Jon Dodds is the Republican candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 76 and is running against Democratic incumbent Rick Garcia. Dodds is from Fairmont and has worked in technology for more than three decades. He has served as a Network Engineer at Fairmont State University and has been involved in university governance and staff advocacy. Fairmont State recognized Dodds with its 2025 Presidential Service Award for his service to the university and local community. Dodds previously ran for the House in District 76 in 2022 and 2024. In the 2024 general election, he received about 49% of the vote against Garcia. During the 2024 campaign, Dodds discussed issues including health care affordability, broadband and telemedicine, substance-use treatment, public safety, infrastructure, education, technical training and economic development. He also emphasized manufacturing and blue-collar job creation. Dodds won the Republican nomination without opposition in May 2026 and will face Garcia in November.